Sony AT200, AT107, AT105, AT205, AT100 User Manual

4-128-703-12(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-AT100/AT105/AT107/AT200/AT205

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear of the unit.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equi pment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only

GUIDE Plus+ and G-LINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony C orporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Precautions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

About the hard disk drive

The hard disk has a high storage density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions.

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.

• Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).

• Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour).

• Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected.

• Do not disconnect the mains lead while the power is on.

• When disconnecting the mains lead, turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not opera ting (the clock is displayed in the front panel display for at least 30 seconds and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead.

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• Do not attempt to replace or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.

If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will n ot be backed up or saved by Sony.

• If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.

On power sources

• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the record er itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances.

Copyrights

• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology mus t be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• This Product includes FontAvenue by NEC corporation. FontAvenue is a registered trademark of NEC corporation.

• “ ” and x-Application are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER, COLORADO

80206.

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Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or onscreen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About this manual

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 5 models: RDR-AT100, RDR-AT105, RDR-AT107, RDR-AT200, and RDR-AT205. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.

• In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specifi ed by the text or illustrations.

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details, see “Recordable and Playable Discs” on page 143.

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

• RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 is used for illustration purposes.

• The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

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Table of Contents

WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . 15

A: Connecting a set top box receiver

(RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver). . . . . . . . 17

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). . . . . . 20

About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync

(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD

recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . 24

Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+

(RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner (RDR-AT100/AT200 only) . . . . 31

Connecting an External Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting a decoder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)

programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

system

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Displaying the playing time and play information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

6. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

7. Reformatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

GUIDE Plus+ (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Viewing the GUIDE Plus+ Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . . .49

Making Changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Searching for the GUIDE Plus+ host channel (Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel manually (Setup). . . . . . . . . 50

Checking programme positions (Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disabling programme positions (Editor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/Manual/Easy Timer)

(For RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Setting the timer manually (Schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Easy Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Timer Recording (For RDR-AT100/AT200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Schedule)

(For RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Checking/changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Cancelling timer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

(For RDR-AT100/AT200) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Recording from Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Recording from connected equipment without a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec.)

(RDR-AT100/AT200 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Playing a specific portion repeatedly (A-B Repeat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Creating your own programme (Programme) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Playing DivX video files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Advanced Playback Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Pausing a TV broadcast (TV Pause/Pause Live TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording

(Chase Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Searching for a Time/Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

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Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Editing multiple titles (Multi-Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Dividing a title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Erasing and Editing a Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Dividing a chapter (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Erasing a chapter (Erase). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Combining multiple chapters (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Moving a Playlist title (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Moving a chapter (Move) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

HDD/DVD Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Dubbing Using Dubbing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Making a Backup Disc (DVD Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Before HDD Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Preparing for HDD camcorder dubbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

One-Touch Dubbing from HDD Camcorder (ONE-TOUCH DUB) . . . . . . . 89

Dubbing from HDD Camcorder Using the On-Screen Display

(HDD-Cam Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Before DV Camcorder Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Preparing for DV camcorder dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Dubbing an Entire DV Format Tape (DV One-Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . 93

Dubbing Selected Scenes (DV Manual Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Playing from a DV Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Music Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

About Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Preparing for Using Jukebox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Copying tracks or albums (USB t HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Copying audio tracks (DISC t HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Copying tracks or albums on the HDD (HDD y HDD) . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Playing Audio Tracks Using Jukebox/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Adding audio tracks to a Playlist (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Playing repeatedly (Repeat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Creating your own programme (Programme) (USB device only) . . . . . 99

Managing Audio Tracks on the Music Jukebox (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Photo Album . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

About the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Preparing for Using the “Photo Album” Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Connecting the USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Copying JPEG image files to the HDD (DISC/USB t HDD). . . . . . . 102

Copying all JPEG image files from the connected USB device

(USB t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Copying JPEG image files or albums on the HDD

(HDD y HDD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Copying JPEG image albums to a disc

(HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Copying JPEG image files to a disc (HDD t DVD-RW/DVD-R) . . . .104

Using the “Photo Album” List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Playing a slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Creating a Slideshow with Your Favourite Music and Graphic Effects

(x-Pict Story) (HDD only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Managing JPEG Image Files on the HDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Printing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Adjusting Picture Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Using the Setup Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Disc Settings (Disc Setup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Recorder Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Aerial Reception Settings (Tuner) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Video Settings (Video In/Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Audio Input Settings (Audio In) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Audio Output Settings (Audio Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Language Settings (Language) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Playback Settings (Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

HDMI Settings (HDMI Output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Other Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Other Settings (Options 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Resetting the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145

About Recording/Dubbing Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Country/Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, DivX Video Files, and

i.Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Remote

RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 RDR-AT100/AT200

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

A HDD (35)

Records to or plays titles on HDD.

DVD (34)

Records to or plays titles on DVD.

B [/1 (on/standby) (25)

Turns the recorder on or off.

C Z (open/close) (34)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

D PROG (programme) +/– (35)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

E Number buttons (74)

The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.

123

456

7 8 9

F INPUT (input select) (63)

Selects an input source.

G AUDIO (67)

The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.

H CLEAR (40, 69, 70) I TV/DVD (23)

Switches between TV mode and DVD mode.

J SUBTITLE (67)

Green (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47)

K ANGLE (67, 107)

Changes the angles or rotates an image during slideshow.

Yellow (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47)

L Red (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205

only) (47)

M PLAY MODE (69, 74)

Blue (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only) (47)

N GUIDE (for RDR-AT105/AT107/

AT205) (47)

Displays GUIDE Plus+® system screen.

TIMER (for RDR-AT100/AT200) (58)

O SYSTEM MENU (113)

TITLE LIST (37, 65, 76)

TOP MENU (65)

P INFO (information) (RDR-AT105/

AT107/AT205 only) (48)

Displays the programme information.

Q MENU (65)

Displays the disc’s menu.

R </M/m/,/ENTER (25) S O RETURN (25) T DISPLAY (39)

Displays the playing status or disc information.

U ./> (previous/next) (67,

98)

PAGE +/– (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (48)

Changes the programme list by page.

/ (instant replay/instant

advance) (67) mc / CM (search/

slow/freeze frame) (47, 67, 98)

DAY +/– (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (48)

Changes the programme list by day.

H (play) (65, 107) X (pause) (35, 67, 98, 107) x (stop) (65, 97, 107)

The H button has a tactile dot*.

V TV PAUSE (72) W z REC (35)

x REC STOP (35)

HDD/DVD DUB (83)

Starts dubbing the current playing title or cancels the dubbing.

REC MODE (35)

Selects the recording mode.

X TV [/1 (on/standby) (23)

TV t (input select) (23)

2 (volume) +/– (23)

TV PROG (programme) +/– (23)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

Y ZOOM (RDR-AT100/AT200 only)

(107)

Zooms an image during a slideshow.

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

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Front panel

A [/1 (on/standby) (25)

Turns the recorder on or off.

B (remote sensor) (23) C Disc tray (34) D Front panel display (13) E Z (open/close) (34)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

F N (play) (65, 107)

The N button has a tactile dot*.

G x (stop) (65, 97, 107) H HDD

Lights up when the HDD is selected.

DVD

Lights up when the DVD is selected.

I PROGRAM +/– (35)

The + button has a tactile dot*.

J INPUT (input select) (63)

Selects an input source.

K x REC STOP (35) L z REC (35) M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (30)

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to these jacks.

N ONE-TOUCH DUB (89, 93)

Starts dubbing from a connected digital video camera.

O DV IN jack (91)

Connect a DV camcorder to this jack.

P USB jack (type A) (95, 101)

Connect a USB device to this jack.

Q PictBridge USB jack (type B)

(111)

Connect a PictBridge-compatible printer to this jack.

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating

the recorder.

To lock the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake. When the recorder is turned off, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel display. The recorder does not work except for timer recordings and Synchro-Recording (RDRAT100/AT200 only) while the Child Lock is set. To unlock the recorder, hold down x (stop) on the recorder until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

Front panel display

A SYNCHRO REC indicator (RDR-

AT100/AT200 only) (64)

Lights up when the recorder is set to stand by for Synchro-Recording.

B Displays the following:

• Playing time

• Current title/chapter/track/index number

• Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

• Programme position

• EPG indication (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only) (47) “EPG” appears when receiving the GUIDE Plus+ data.

• TV Direct Rec. indication (35) “TV” appears in the right most two digits.

C NTSC indicator (118, 123)

Lights up when NTSC colour system is selected.

D VPS/PDC indicator (55, 59)

Lights up when the VPS/PDC function is turned on.

E Timer indicator (52, 58)

Lights up when the timer for recording is set.

F Disc type

Lights up when a recordable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc is loaded.

G Command Mode indicator (132)

Displays the Command Mode of the remote. When the Command Mode for the recorder is set to “3 (Default setting),” either “1” or “2” does not appear.

H Recording status I Dubbing direction indicator J Playing status

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Rear panel

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (15) B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)

jacks (18, 21)

C LINE 1/DECODER jack (29) D G-LINK jack (RDR-AT105/

AT107/AT205 only) (16)

Connect the set top box controller to this jack.

E HDMI OUT (high-definition

multimedia interface out) jack (18, 21)

F DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack

(21)

G AC IN terminal (22) H LINE 3 – TV jack (18) I LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (18) J COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

B/CB, PR/CR) jacks (18)

(Y, P

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 22.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 155) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller

Hookups and Settings

Select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123) when making connection A. “Standby Mode” is set to “Mode 1” (default) in the “Basic” setup and the picture does not appear on the TV when the recorder is in standby mode. To watch TV in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in “Step 6: Easy Setup” (page 25) or use a splitter to divide aerial input signals between the TV and the recorder.

If you have Hookup

Set top box receiver A (page 16)

No set top box receiver B (page 17)

z Hint

You can also set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118).

b Notes

• If your aerial is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external aerial connector (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder.

• If you have separate cables for AERIAL antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected set top box receiver.

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A: Connecting a set top box receiver (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)

With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver.

Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver.

Wall

Set top box

controller Set top box receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

(page 17)

Aerial cable* (not supplied)

to AERIAL IN

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

If your set top box receiver does not have an aerial output jack, connect the aerial cable to the recorder’s AERIAL IN jack.

Connect only if your set top box receiver has a SCART connector.

to aerial input

SCART cord* (not supplied)

to G-LINK

DVD recorder

If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 1/DECODER jack, and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 123). Refer to the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.

About the set top box receiver control function

You can use the set top box receiver control function with hookup A. When using the set top box receiver control function: – The recorder controls the set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller. – The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording. – You can use the recorder’s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box

receiver whenever the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on. After making hookup A, check that the recorder correctly controls the set top box receiver (page 26).

B: Connecting the aerial cable only (no set top box receiver)

Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a set top box receiver. Also use this hookup if you are connecting only an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

Wall

to AERIAL IN

Hookups and Settings

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

to aerial input

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord

Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

TV, projector, or audio component

(green)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

(red)(blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

to HDMI OUT

S-video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

HDMI cord

(green)

TV, projector, or audio component

: Signal flow

(red)(blue)

TV, projector, or a udio component

TV, projector, or audio component

A SCART input jack

When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or “RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 122), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box receiver) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView

Link

, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2,

CINEMALINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

LINK

, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the

following SMARTLINK features.

• TV Direct Rec. (page 35)

• One-Touch Play (page 66)

• Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.”

• NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV.

To prepare for the SMARTLINK features

Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 122) and “SMARTLINK” to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options” setup (page 132).

b Notes

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer as well to your TV’s instruction manual for this connection.

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

About the “Control for HDMI” functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync (for HDMI connections only)

By connecting Sony components that are compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function with an HDMI cord, operation is simplified as below:

• One-Touch Play (page 66)

• System Power-Off When you turn the TV off using the power button on the TV’s remote, the recorder and components compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function turn off automatically. However, the recorder does not turn off while recording or dubbing even if you turn off the TV.

• ‘BRAVIA’ Sync display You can control the recorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button on the TV’s remote.

b Notes

• Depending on the connected component, the “Control for HDMI” function may not work. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the component.

• You can use the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync dis play feature only when the connected TV has the SYNC MENU button. For details on ‘BRAVIA’ Sync, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.

• To use the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync features, set “Control for HDMI” to “On” (default) in the “HDMI Output” setup (page 131).

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord

Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Audio component with a decoder

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Hookups and Settings

Centre

HDMI cord

to HDMI OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)

(red)

Audio/video cord

(yellow)*

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).

(not supplied)

Subwoofer

to coaxial/HDMI digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

INPUT

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or audio component

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A Digital audio input jack

If your audio component has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects. If you connect a Sony audio component that is compatible with the “Control for HDMI” function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the audio component.

B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or audio component’s two speakers for sound.

z Hint

For correct speaker location, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

b Notes

• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio ou tput jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• With connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in the “Audio Out” setu p (page 124). Oth erwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• When you connect the recorder to an audio component using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: – Connect the audio component to the TV with

the HDMI cord, or

– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video

cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord, S-video cord, or audio/video cord).

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (AC power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 29), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

to AC IN

to mains

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 24).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the following: – Do no t use a new battery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an

extended period of time, remove the batteries. – If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid

inside the battery compartment, and insert new

batteries.

• D o not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

• W hen you replace the batteries of the rem ote, the code number and Command Mode may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number and Command Mode again.

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV.

b Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control y our TV with some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

Number buttons

TV/DVD

DISPLAY

TV 2 +/–

TV PROG

+/–

TV [/1 TV t

1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the

bottom of the remote.

Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.

2 With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the

TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons.

For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button.

Hookups and Settings

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Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

LG/Goldstar 76

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08, 72

Samsung 71

Sharp 29

Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volume) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t (input select)

off.

Adjusts the volume of your TV.

programme position on your TV.

Switches your TV’s input source.

To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)

The TV/DVD button switches between TV mode and DVD mode. Press the TV/DVD button when in stop mode or no menu appears on the TV screen. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. TV mode: switch to this when you use the TV’s tuner mainly. When you start playback, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically. DVD mode: switch to this when you use the recorder’s tuner mainly. To check the current mode, press DISPLAY (page 39).

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” You can check the current Command Mode in the front panel display. For details, see page 132.

The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is “3 (Default setting).” The remote does not function if different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command mode.

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.

Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER.

Step 6: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure.

[/1

GUIDE*

</M/m/,,

RETURN

* RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only

ENTER

TV [/1

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

Then switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

The “Language” display appears.

• If the “Language” display does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 118).

2 Select a language for the on-screen

displays using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

The initial settings message appears.

3 Select “Start” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings.

Auto Channel Setting

• If you connect a TV to this recorder not using SMARTLINK, select “Auto Scan.” Then select your country/ region using </,, and press ENTER. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you select.

• If you connect a TV to this recorder with SMARTLINK, select “Download from TV.” Then select your country/ region using </,, and press ENTER. The tuner preset data will be downloaded from your TV to this recorder. (For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.)

• To skip this setting, select “Do not set.” To set the programme positions manually, see page 119.

Clock Setting

• Select “Auto” when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal. The “Auto Clock Setting” display appears. Select a programme position that carries a time signal and then “Start” using </,/m, and press ENTER. If a clock signal cannot be found, press O RETURN, and set the clock manually.

• Select “Manual” to set the clock manually. The “Manual Clock Setting” display appears.

1 Select the time zone for your area

or GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) using </,, and press m.

2 Select “On” using </, if you

are now on summer time, and press ENTER.

3 Set the day, month, year, hour and

minutes using </M/m/,, and press ENTER to start the clock.

TV Type (page 128)

• If you have a widescreen TV, select “Wide (16:9).”

• If you have a standard TV, select “Standard (4:3).” This will determine how “widescreen” images are displayed on your TV.

Hookups and Settings

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Progressive

When you connect a progressive format TV to this recorder using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, select “Compatible.”

Standby Mode (page 118)

Select the mode for when the recorder is turned off.

• “Mode 1” (default): No input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode.

• “Mode 2”: Input signals are output when the recorder is in standby mode.

When you select “Mode 1,” the display asks for confirmation. Select “Yes(Mode 2)” or “No(Mode 1).”

HDD caution messages

Read the HDD caution messages, and press ENTER.

4 Select “Finish Setup” using M/m,

and press ENTER.

“Easy Setup” is completed. Go to “Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system (RDR-AT105/AT107/AT205 only)” (page 26) to use the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ electronic programme guide.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in the System Menu (page 118).

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+® system (RDR-AT105/AT107/ AT205 only)

Follow the instructions below to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and use the connected set top box receiver.

1 Press GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Basic Setup” appears.

2 Select an item using M/m, and press

ENTER. Then set each item.

Language

Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m, and press ENTER.

Country

Select a country/area using M/m, and press ENTER.

Postal Code

Enter your postal code using </M/m/ ,, and press ENTER.

If “Country” is set to “Others,” you cannot enter a postal code and the GUIDE Plus+ system will not search for a host channel.

• If you do not need to set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, press SYSTEM MENU to exit.

• Even if you cannot use the GUIDE Plus+ system where you live, you can still set up a manual recording. See “Setting the timer manually (Schedule)” on page 54.

External Receiver 1/External Receiver 2/External Receiver 3 (only when connecting the set top box receiver)

1 Press ENTER to select “Continue.” 2 Select the set top box receiver type

using M/m, and press ENTER.

3 Select the provider using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Select the receiver brand using M/

m, and press ENTER.

If you select “Other providers,” you can select a receiver brand from a list of all available brands. If your receiver brand is not on the list, select “???.” The receiver brand list is automatically updated, so your receiver may be available at a later date. Select your brand when it becomes available. Until then, use “???.”

5 Select the connection you used for

your set top box receiver using M/ m, and press ENTER.

When the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using hookup A with both an aerial cable and a SCART cord, select either “Line1” or “Antenna.” The display asks for confirmation.

6 Press ENTER to select “Continue.”

The Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

7 Select “YES” using M/m, and press

ENTER. The display asks for confirmation. If the Video Window does not switch to the specified programme position, select “NO” and press ENTER until the Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

3 Turn off the recorder to receive GUIDE

Plus+ system data.

To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings.

b Note

You cannot set tuner system or “OSD Language” to a country/region or language that is not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system.

If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiver

Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 16). If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder, refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible set top box receiver.

b Notes

• The list of external receivers controllable by the GUIDE Plus+ system is updated constantly and is distributed through GUIDE Plus+ system data signals. Since the time your recorder has been produced and the time you installed your recorder for the first time, new external receiver codes might have been added.

• If the external receiver is still not on the list or is not controlled properly by the recorder, please call Customer Support to report the brand and model of your external receiver.

Hookups and Settings

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To fix the set top box controller to your set top box receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your set top box receiver, fix it in place.

1 Remove the backing on the double-

sided tape.

2 Attach it so that the set top box

controller is directly above the remote control sensor on your set top box receiver.

To change the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings

1 Press GUIDE. 2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar using M/

,, and press ENTER.

3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Repeat from step 2 of “Setting up the

GUIDE Plus+ AT107/AT205 only)” on page 26.

system (RDR-AT105/

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. To watch the connected VCR or a similar device’s picture through the recorder while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Standby Mode” to “Mode 2” in the “Basic” setup (page 118). If not, the picture will not appear. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 91). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment” on page 63.

Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder.

VCR

Hookups and Settings

to i LINE 1/DECODER

SCART cord (not supplied)

to T LINE 3 – TV

to SCART input

DVD recorder

b Notes

• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

VCRDVD recorder TV

Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1

VCR TV

• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 1/ DECODER jack.

• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to only the L(MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.

b Notes

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

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